Graybeard
Explorer
Artemis Nava
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Artemis Nava
Age 17
Height: 5’9”, Weight: 152lbs, Hair: Brown, Eyes: Blue
The men in the Nava family have nearly always been members of the army. Artemis’s father is a Captain in the local Baron’s army. As the youngest son, Artemis was expected to follow in his father’s and brother’s footsteps and join the army when he came of age. Artemis had no interest in joining the army or in doing much of anything else. He lacked ambition and was bored by most things. With urging from his parents, Artemis tried several different occupations and failed at all of them.
Artemis’s mother declined to force him into anything, preferring for Artemis to discover his interests on his own. Eventually, when he was 15, he started running errands to nearby towns for local merchants to earn some coin. The errands were not difficult but they allowed Artemis to travel short distances to nearby towns and meet new people. One of the people he met was a young barmaid named Valarena. Artemis frequently stopped into the tavern her father owned for a drink and quick meal. The two would often talk about any number of subjects and quickly developed a friendship. In time, this friendship grew into something more. Her father disapproved of the relationship feeling that his daughter should find someone with a better future. That didn’t stop the two as they frequently met behind her father’s back.
During his 16th year, Artemis came home one day to find his mother lay dead. He quickly fetched help along with his father. It was the first time he could recall his father showing any emotion other than anger.
Life continued for the family with the nanny and other hired help tending to the household and watching over Artemis’s younger sisters. Artemis spent nearly every day visiting his mother’s grave, trying to make sense of it all. One night, while visiting her grave after a bout of heavy drinking, he fell asleep. As he lay sleeping, he began having strange dreams, almost like nightmares. He dreamt that his mother was speaking to him, that she was standing there in front of him. She told him not to grieve, that she was in a better place. She implored Artemis to get on with his life and to go out and make a name for himself.
After what seemed like an eternity but was but a few hours, Artemis awoke. What he saw startled him. The tombstone was glowing with a bright light and nearby, a dead goblin lay, its body marked by acid burns. Groggily, he got to his feet and slowly made his way home. Upon arrival, he was surprised to find his father waiting for him. His father asked him where he had been and why he was so late getting home. All Artemis wanted to do was go to bed but his father insisted they talk. Reluctantly, Artemis sat down for a dreaded talk with his father.
To his surprise, his father had listened to his story without interrupting. When his father finally spoke, it was in a voice Artemis would have never believed possible. His voice was soft and calm. He explained to Artemis that what had happened was very likely the result of an awakening of magical potential within him. His father explained that magic users were not unheard of in his wife’s family. He told Artemis that his mother had been a magic user until he had married her.
Father and son continued to talk for hours about a wide variety of subjects. It was the first time the two of them had ever had such a conversation. When they finished, his father handed him a letter. The letter explained that the royal household was looking for retainers for a variety of positions. His father suggested that Artemis apply for a position. It would be a great opportunity for him.
Artemis, now exhausted, said he would consider it. His father said that was all he was asking him to do.
After finally getting a good night’s rest, Artemis submitted his application. It took a considerable amount of time but eventually he was accepted. He was surprised by the entry requirements though. It took some doing, but after selling some items and borrowing some money, the family was able to meet the requirements.
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[sblock= Stats]
STR 12
DEX 14
CON 14
INT 12
WIS 12
CHA 20 (17 +2 Human bonus, +1 level boost)
HP = 63 (Includes Toughness Feat) BAB = 3 CMB = 4 CMD = 16 Init = +2 AC= 12 Touch = 12 Flat = 10
FORT = 6 (+2 base, +2 Ability Mod, +2 Great Fortitude Feat)
REFLEX = 4 (+2 Base, +2 Ability Mod)
WILL = 6 (+5 base, +1 Ability Mod)
Concentration: +14
Attacks:
Melee +4
Ranged +5
Skills:
Bluff +13 ( 5 ranks+ 5 mod +3 class skill)
Diplomacy +8 (3 ranks+ 5 mod)
Knowledge
Arcana +11 (7 ranks+ 1 mod +3 class skill)
Nature +8 (4 ranks+ 1 mod + 3 class skill)
Spellcraft +13 (7 ranks+ 1 mod + 3 class skill + 2 Feat)
Use Magic Device +17 (7 ranks+ 5 mod + 3 class skill + 2 feat)
Traits:
Charming: Blessed with good looks, you’ve come to
depend on the fact that others find you attractive. You
gain a +1 trait bonus when you use Bluff or Diplomacy on a
character that is (or could be) sexually attracted to you, and
a +1 trait bonus to the save DC of any language-dependent
spell you cast on such characters or creatures.
Focused Mind: Your childhood was either
dominated by lessons of some sort (be they musical or
academic) or by a horrible home life that encouraged
your ability to block out distractions to focus on the
immediate task at hand. You gain a +2 trait bonus on
concentration checks.
Feats:
Combat Casting
Great Fortitude (Bloodline Feat)
Toughness
Magical Aptitude
Expanded Arcana
Elemental Spell: Electricity
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[sblock=Spells]
Spells Known: 0 lvl: 7 1st lvl: 5+1 2nd lvl: 3+1 3rd lvl: 2
Note: Bonus 1st and 2nd level spells known from Expanded Arcana Feat
Spells Per Day 1st lvl: 8 2nd lvl: 7 3rd lvl: 5
0 Level:
Acid Splash; Read Magic; Detect Magic; Prestidigitation; Light; Ray of Frost; Mage Hand
1st Level:
Magic Missile; Shield; Charm Person; Grease; Ray of Enfeeblement; Mage Armor; Shocking Grasp (Bloodline Spell)
2nd Level:
Acid Arrow; Scorching Ray; False Life; Rope Trick; Gust of Wind (Bloodline Spell)
3rd Level:
Suggestion; Fireball; Lightning Bolt (Bloodline Spell)
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[sblock= Bloodline Powers]
Bloodline Arcana: Whenever you cast a spell with the
electricity or sonic descriptor, increase the save DC by 1.
Bloodline Powers: Your mastery of the storm is ref lected
in the unique panoply of powers you manifest.
Thunderstaff (Sp): At 1st level, you can touch a weapon as a
standard action, giving it the shock property for a number
of rounds equal to 1/2 your sorcerer level (minimum 1).
At 9th level, you can confer the shocking burst property
instead, but the duration of the power is halved. You can
use this ability a number of times per day equal to 3 + your
Charisma modifier.
Stormchild (Ex): At 3rd level, you gain resist electricity 5 and
resist sonic 5, and treat wind effects as being one step less
severe. At 9th level, you treat wind effects as being two steps
less severe and gain blindsense 60 feet against concealment
from natural or magical fog, mist, or weather effects.
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[sblock=Familiar]
Cat: Master gains a +3 bonus on Stealth checks
Name: Ginger
Female Orange Tabby
Special Abilities:
Master Natural
Class Level Armor Adj. Int Special
1st–2nd +1 6 Alertness, Improved Evasion share spells empathic link
3rd–4th +2 7 Deliver touch spells
5th–6th +3 8 Speak with master
7th–8th +4 9 Speak with animals of its kind
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[sblock= Personality]
Artemis Nava
Age 17
Height: 5’9”, Weight: 152lbs, Hair: Brown, Eyes: Blue
Artemis enjoys having a good time. He enjoys a good drink, good friends, and good entertainment. He also fancies himself a ladies man and often flirts with barmaids, shopkeepers, maids, and others. Of course, since he has a girlfriend Valarena, he cannot do these things when she is around. Artemis tries not to let his flirtations get carried away but occasionally the effects of alcohol interfere. More than once he has found himself waking up next to a strange girl that he barely knew.
Artemis is also very loyal to those he trusts and respects. He still grieves a bit for his mother even though it has been nearly a year since her death. His relationship with his father has improved in the past year but it is still not overly cordial.
Which is better : honor or the law? Honor
Power or wealth? Power
Fear or love? Love
Law or justice? Justice
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[sblock=Background]
Artemis Nava
Age 17
Height: 5’9”, Weight: 152lbs, Hair: Brown, Eyes: Blue
The men in the Nava family have nearly always been members of the army. Artemis’s father is a Captain in the local Baron’s army. As the youngest son, Artemis was expected to follow in his father’s and brother’s footsteps and join the army when he came of age. Artemis had no interest in joining the army or in doing much of anything else. He lacked ambition and was bored by most things. With urging from his parents, Artemis tried several different occupations and failed at all of them.
Artemis’s mother declined to force him into anything, preferring for Artemis to discover his interests on his own. Eventually, when he was 15, he started running errands to nearby towns for local merchants to earn some coin. The errands were not difficult but they allowed Artemis to travel short distances to nearby towns and meet new people. One of the people he met was a young barmaid named Valarena. Artemis frequently stopped into the tavern her father owned for a drink and quick meal. The two would often talk about any number of subjects and quickly developed a friendship. In time, this friendship grew into something more. Her father disapproved of the relationship feeling that his daughter should find someone with a better future. That didn’t stop the two as they frequently met behind her father’s back.
During his 16th year, Artemis came home one day to find his mother lay dead. He quickly fetched help along with his father. It was the first time he could recall his father showing any emotion other than anger.
Life continued for the family with the nanny and other hired help tending to the household and watching over Artemis’s younger sisters. Artemis spent nearly every day visiting his mother’s grave, trying to make sense of it all. One night, while visiting her grave after a bout of heavy drinking, he fell asleep. As he lay sleeping, he began having strange dreams, almost like nightmares. He dreamt that his mother was speaking to him, that she was standing there in front of him. She told him not to grieve, that she was in a better place. She implored Artemis to get on with his life and to go out and make a name for himself.
After what seemed like an eternity but was but a few hours, Artemis awoke. What he saw startled him. The tombstone was glowing with a bright light and nearby, a dead goblin lay, its body marked by acid burns. Groggily, he got to his feet and slowly made his way home. Upon arrival, he was surprised to find his father waiting for him. His father asked him where he had been and why he was so late getting home. All Artemis wanted to do was go to bed but his father insisted they talk. Reluctantly, Artemis sat down for a dreaded talk with his father.
To his surprise, his father had listened to his story without interrupting. When his father finally spoke, it was in a voice Artemis would have never believed possible. His voice was soft and calm. He explained to Artemis that what had happened was very likely the result of an awakening of magical potential within him. His father explained that magic users were not unheard of in his wife’s family. He told Artemis that his mother had been a magic user until he had married her.
Father and son continued to talk for hours about a wide variety of subjects. It was the first time the two of them had ever had such a conversation. When they finished, his father handed him a letter. The letter explained that the royal household was looking for retainers for a variety of positions. His father suggested that Artemis apply for a position. It would be a great opportunity for him.
Artemis, now exhausted, said he would consider it. His father said that was all he was asking him to do.
After finally getting a good night’s rest, Artemis submitted his application. It took a considerable amount of time but eventually he was accepted. He was surprised by the entry requirements though. It took some doing, but after selling some items and borrowing some money, the family was able to meet the requirements.
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[sblock= Stats]
STR 12
DEX 14
CON 14
INT 12
WIS 12
CHA 20 (17 +2 Human bonus, +1 level boost)
HP = 63 (Includes Toughness Feat) BAB = 3 CMB = 4 CMD = 16 Init = +2 AC= 12 Touch = 12 Flat = 10
FORT = 6 (+2 base, +2 Ability Mod, +2 Great Fortitude Feat)
REFLEX = 4 (+2 Base, +2 Ability Mod)
WILL = 6 (+5 base, +1 Ability Mod)
Concentration: +14
Attacks:
Melee +4
Ranged +5
Skills:
Bluff +13 ( 5 ranks+ 5 mod +3 class skill)
Diplomacy +8 (3 ranks+ 5 mod)
Knowledge
Arcana +11 (7 ranks+ 1 mod +3 class skill)
Nature +8 (4 ranks+ 1 mod + 3 class skill)
Spellcraft +13 (7 ranks+ 1 mod + 3 class skill + 2 Feat)
Use Magic Device +17 (7 ranks+ 5 mod + 3 class skill + 2 feat)
Traits:
Charming: Blessed with good looks, you’ve come to
depend on the fact that others find you attractive. You
gain a +1 trait bonus when you use Bluff or Diplomacy on a
character that is (or could be) sexually attracted to you, and
a +1 trait bonus to the save DC of any language-dependent
spell you cast on such characters or creatures.
Focused Mind: Your childhood was either
dominated by lessons of some sort (be they musical or
academic) or by a horrible home life that encouraged
your ability to block out distractions to focus on the
immediate task at hand. You gain a +2 trait bonus on
concentration checks.
Feats:
Combat Casting
Great Fortitude (Bloodline Feat)
Toughness
Magical Aptitude
Expanded Arcana
Elemental Spell: Electricity
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[sblock=Spells]
Spells Known: 0 lvl: 7 1st lvl: 5+1 2nd lvl: 3+1 3rd lvl: 2
Note: Bonus 1st and 2nd level spells known from Expanded Arcana Feat
Spells Per Day 1st lvl: 8 2nd lvl: 7 3rd lvl: 5
0 Level:
Acid Splash; Read Magic; Detect Magic; Prestidigitation; Light; Ray of Frost; Mage Hand
1st Level:
Magic Missile; Shield; Charm Person; Grease; Ray of Enfeeblement; Mage Armor; Shocking Grasp (Bloodline Spell)
2nd Level:
Acid Arrow; Scorching Ray; False Life; Rope Trick; Gust of Wind (Bloodline Spell)
3rd Level:
Suggestion; Fireball; Lightning Bolt (Bloodline Spell)
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[sblock= Bloodline Powers]
Bloodline Arcana: Whenever you cast a spell with the
electricity or sonic descriptor, increase the save DC by 1.
Bloodline Powers: Your mastery of the storm is ref lected
in the unique panoply of powers you manifest.
Thunderstaff (Sp): At 1st level, you can touch a weapon as a
standard action, giving it the shock property for a number
of rounds equal to 1/2 your sorcerer level (minimum 1).
At 9th level, you can confer the shocking burst property
instead, but the duration of the power is halved. You can
use this ability a number of times per day equal to 3 + your
Charisma modifier.
Stormchild (Ex): At 3rd level, you gain resist electricity 5 and
resist sonic 5, and treat wind effects as being one step less
severe. At 9th level, you treat wind effects as being two steps
less severe and gain blindsense 60 feet against concealment
from natural or magical fog, mist, or weather effects.
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[sblock=Familiar]
Cat: Master gains a +3 bonus on Stealth checks
Name: Ginger
Female Orange Tabby
Special Abilities:
Master Natural
Class Level Armor Adj. Int Special
1st–2nd +1 6 Alertness, Improved Evasion share spells empathic link
3rd–4th +2 7 Deliver touch spells
5th–6th +3 8 Speak with master
7th–8th +4 9 Speak with animals of its kind
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[sblock= Personality]
Artemis Nava
Age 17
Height: 5’9”, Weight: 152lbs, Hair: Brown, Eyes: Blue
Artemis enjoys having a good time. He enjoys a good drink, good friends, and good entertainment. He also fancies himself a ladies man and often flirts with barmaids, shopkeepers, maids, and others. Of course, since he has a girlfriend Valarena, he cannot do these things when she is around. Artemis tries not to let his flirtations get carried away but occasionally the effects of alcohol interfere. More than once he has found himself waking up next to a strange girl that he barely knew.
Artemis is also very loyal to those he trusts and respects. He still grieves a bit for his mother even though it has been nearly a year since her death. His relationship with his father has improved in the past year but it is still not overly cordial.
Which is better : honor or the law? Honor
Power or wealth? Power
Fear or love? Love
Law or justice? Justice
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